In Episode 13, Lauren introduces listeners to Lucy, a young woman from Georgia who was freed from the sex slave trade.

Transforming the world, one stranger at a time.

On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and podcaster Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.

W – WonderInvite God to help you remember the past week. Have there been moments you’ve felt “the nudge” to step out and connect or help someone? Write about those experiences below.

A – Activate

Take a moment to pause and invite God to bring you into his adventure today. Who will he bring into your path today? The possibilities are endless.

Y – Yield

Pray this prayer with me today: God, I give you permission to nudge me today. Wherever I go, whatever I do, whoever I interact with – I want to join your adventure. Help me notice the nudge and give me courage to step into whatever you’re inviting me into. Amen.

Lauren L. Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller who believes that love + words can set people free. She is an author, editor, and Chief Encouragement Officer who partners with Jesus to connect people to him, their sense of self, and others. You can find her leading workshops, speaking at events and helping to pioneer Fusion USA, a ministry that equips churches to welcome and disciple college students. She is the author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meet. When she’s not writing or speaking, Lauren enjoys having impromptu living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago. Visit her online at laurenhansencreative.com.